Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchAmerica’s republic: Why the Founders rejected pure democracy
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – America’s republic stands apart from pure democracy, as the Founders recognize its dangers and establish a constitutional system to protect liberty. Hami…
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How gun-free zones and laws affect crime in America
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Crime shapes daily life, from city streets to the nation’s capital. Questions rise about gun-free zones, delayed firearm access, and the reliability of c…
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Is Washington built on stone or on money and power?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The foundation of any building determines its strength, but the foundation of Washington rests not on stone, but on money and power. Greed drives voters …
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‘Our democracy is falling’… GOOD! John Adams was right
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The second reason I cheer is because our Founding Fathers recognized not only the failures of democracy, but the dangers they represent. As John Adams wr…
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The state of gun owner control
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The debate over gun control intensifies as focus shifts from firearms to those who own them. With the Supreme Court set to hear multiple Second Amendment…
Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago
How the Constitution grants power over DC
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Crime in Washington, DC sparks President Trump’s executive order granting federal control of law enforcement, a move possible due to the District’s uniqu…
Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Examples of failed bureaucracies
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Bureaucracies grow larger while failing at their core duties. From the Postal Service losing billions in a single quarter to the Department of Transporta…
Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago
The root of so many evils
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The love of money and the pursuit of power drive many of today’s evils. From political standoffs and union funding to illegal mandates and border crises,…
Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago
What happens when failure is the only option?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – "Failure is not an option" inspires action—but what happens when failure is inevitable? From gun control debates to gerrymandering in Texas, and the pers…
Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Why America has more lawyers than doctors
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – America has become a very litigious society. That’s probably why we have more lawyers than doctors. But our judicial system is very important. The First …
Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago